Melissa

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Description

Hi! My name is Melissa, and I’m from Frankfurt, Germany, currently living in Kaiserslautern.
名前はメリサです。よろしくお願いします。
I’m an architecture student with a passion for learning about different cultures and traditions. Before studying architecture, I pursued Comparative Literature and Japanese Studies at Goethe University in Frankfurt, where I learned to speak, read, and write Japanese and developed a deep appreciation for Japan’s cultural heritage. Unfortunately, my dream of visiting Japan in 2020 was put on hold due to the pandemic, but the dream has stayed with me ever since.
I’m a creative and hands-on person, with skills in working with materials, building techniques, and sustainable design practices. I’m also passionate about advocating for environmentally friendly construction and creating a better-built environment. I’d love to contribute to DIY projects, learn new skills, and share knowledge wherever possible.

In my personal life, I’m a passionate artist who loves experimenting with different creative mediums, from painting and printing to pottery. I always carry a sketchbook with me, as drawing is a big part of who I am. I also enjoy reading and exploring various genres of literature, and I’m deeply connected to music, which is another source of inspiration for me.
I value communication and mutual respect in every interaction, and I thrive in collaborative environments. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. As a teenager, I babysat for several families, and I’ve always stayed connected to children in my personal life. I’m also a huge animal lover, having grown up with dogs and currently caring for the pets of friends and family.

Living in Kaiserslautern and focusing on my degree has meant that I’ve had less exposure to Japanese language and culture in recent years. I’m eager to reconnect and immerse myself in this culture again through meaningful experiences and exchanges.
I’m curious, open-minded, and always excited to learn something new. I look forward to meeting you and helping in any way I can!

Interests

Performing arts

Plant care

Yoga / Wellness

Cooking & food

Nature

Movies & TV

Music

History

Charity work

Carpentry

Animals

Languages

Drawing & painting

Sustainability

Hiking

Culture

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Teaching

DIY and building projects

Hospitality/Tourism

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

Eco Projects

Art Projects

More details about your skills

I would love to help you with my skills anytime.
Here are some of those:

- Cooking and Shopping (I love to cook and I'd be excited to learn new recipes!)
- Doing housework: making beds, cleaning, …
- Animal care: I grew up with lots of animals, especially dogs. And I still enjoy taking care of them.
- Gardening
- Language practice, teaching
- Child care: I have been taking care of my younger family members from time to time (Cousins, etc.) since they were born. I Addition, I've been working as a Babysitter for quite a while now and I really love being around Children.

Age

25

What else ...

I enjoy hiking, painting, swimming and getting to know new places. I'm very open to learn and exchange cultural experiences with people!

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